Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein

Patten, Wornom, Hatten, & Diamonstein, L.C. is a law firm which has become nationally and locally renowned for its history, experience and unique qualities. The firm's lawyers have successfully combined the traditional practice of a full service private law firm with the specialized experience of a boutique litigation practice. Focusing on personal injury, asbestos litigation and business law, PWHD is dedicated to fulfilling the legal needs of businesses and individuals alike.

THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REQUIRE ALL ATTORNEYS TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND DISCLAIMER TO THEIR CASE RESULTS. SETTLEMENT AND VERDICT IN ALL CASES DEPEND ON VARIOUS FACTORS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. THEREFORE, PAST RESULTS IN CASES ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION OF SIMILAR RESULTS IN FUTURE CASES WHICH PATTEN, WORNOM, HATTEN & DIAMONSTEIN AND ITS LAWYERS MAY UNDERTAKE.

Newport News Law Firm History

Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein was founded in Virginia in 1954. Since then, our practice has grown to cover several areas of law including personal injury, asbestos litigation, elder law, business law, product liability, technology law, labor and employment, as well as consulting services. With more than 20 attorneys and a knowledgeable support staff, our law firm provides an extensive range of services to defend your legal rights.

Asbestos Litigation

While the firm practices in business and personal injury law today, it began by defending the rights of those injured as a result of negligent asbestos manufacturers. From 1954 to present day, the firm has advocated on behalf of mesothelioma victims, gaining national recognition for its success in asbestos litigation. In fact, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association awarded the first Courageous Advocacy Award to Robert R. Hatten, the manager partner at our firm who continues, to this day, to advocate for and try cases on behalf of asbestos victims. Learn more about our asbestos litigation practice.

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyers

The Virginia personal injury lawyers at our firm have dedicated themselves to assisting Newport News and Hampton Roads accident victims recover maximum compensation for their injuries. Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein began by serving asbestos victims and has therefore seen the devastating consequences another's negligence can have on unsuspecting victims. Their experience in the asbestos field has bestowed upon them a relentless commitment to individuals who were harmed by another's failure to exercise a certain standard of care. Providing personal attention, aggressive representation and fast action, our Virginia accident attorneys have built an enviable record of settlements and verdicts and take pride in their efforts to help injury victims get their lives back on track following a medical error, car crash or other type of accident in Virginia.

Virginia Business Law Group

The attorneys in our business law group focus on offering sound advice to corporate clients, ranging from Fortune 500s to start-up entities. The business lawyers in the group handle cases involving business mergers, government contracts, commercial trials and appeals and technology and internet law, among others. Attorneys in the firm’s business sector routinely work with and appear before federal, state, local and government commissions, board and entities. Like the personal injury and asbestos litigation groups at the firm, PWHD has also been recognized for its success in the business field, as it was named one of the top 5 law firms in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach region in the national listing of America’s Best Corporate Law Firms. Learn more about our business law group.

Virginia Attorneys – Super Lawyers

The success of our Newport News accident law firm can be demonstrated not only in its impressive verdicts and settlements, but also in the personal achievements of the attorneys which provide a strong foundation for our practice. Eight of our attorneys, Robert Hatten, Donald N. Patten, Alan A. Diamonstein, Lindsey A. Carney, William W.C. Harty, H. Duncan Garnett, Jr., Avery T. "Sandy" Waterman, Jr. and James H. Shoemaker, Jr., have been named "Super Lawyers," a title given to only 5% of practicing attorneys. Furthermore, partner Robert Hatten has achieved the honor of being named "Norfolk Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs' Lawyer of the Year" for 2015 by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.

Serving both individuals and business, the lawyers at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein are dedicated to fulfilling your legal needs. Feel free to call us today at (888) 664-1784 or fill out our free case evaluation form for a no cost, no obligation case review.

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